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I used to take benicar (olmesartan) htc for blood pressure 40/12.5. now he has me on valsartan htc. which one is better as it relates to side effects? why is benic

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Well : They are very similar medicines in the same class medication like trading Coke or Pepsi.Ask your doctor what he made the change usually generic drug is the cheapest and just as effective

Answered 3/6/2016

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